Created By: Emily Schmidt

Activity Overview: Students will use a map grid to locate where places are on a map. The students will be broken up into 5 groups. Each group will have a grid mat, bee-bot, and pictures of buildings. They will use the Treasure Map worksheet to instruct them where they need to take their Bee-Bot.

Activity Objectives: Students will be able to locate places on a map by using a map grid.

Concepts Addressed:
  • Using Map skills
  • Coordinates on a Map
  • Learning how to use a Grid Map
  • Understanding Directions

Extensions/Adaptations: Remove the grid and place the pictures around the room. Place a world map or map of Kansas under the grid and have students go to different towns or countries.

Literature:

Web Resources: Google Image search for pictures

Materials needed: Grid, pictures of building, houses, or locations, Grid numbers and letters, and Grid Map handout.

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